MS Jurisprudence and Ethics Board Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 CORRECT ANSWERS The terms for members of the MS State Board of Dental -Issue and renew licenses and permits
Examiners consist of appointments for _ year, non-consecutive terms. 1st CORRECT ANSWERS Member of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners may be re-appointed after expiration of 6 years from conclusion of _<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> term.
True CORRECT ANSWERS The appointments of Board members are made with
advice and consent of Mississippi State Senate. True or false?
3 CORRECT ANSWERS You can only vote for a maximum of licensees within each district. 3; 1 CORRECT ANSWERS Governor receives list of<\/strong><\/em> dentist names from each
district in order of votes received, and must appoint from list submitted by Board.
Governor receives list of _ dental hygienist from each district receiving most votes, and must appoint from list submitted by Board. Dr. Delton Moore, Jr. (District VI) CORRECT ANSWERS The president of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is __________________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>.
Dr. Steven Mark Porter (District I) CORRECT ANSWERS The vice president of the MS
State Board of Dental Examiners is ___________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>.
Dr. Robert L. Smith (District II) CORRECT ANSWERS The secretary of the MS State
Board of Dental Examiners is ________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>.
Laura Currie Richoux, RDH CORRECT ANSWERS The dental hygienist currently on
the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is ___________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>.
8 (7 dentists & 1 dental hygienist) CORRECT ANSWERS The MS State Board of Dental
Examiners consists of __<\/strong> members.
-Have actively practiced within the State a minimum of 5 years prior to appointment
-Be a graduate of an accredited program
-Not be in violation of Ethics Commission laws and regulations CORRECT ANSWERS
To qualify for a seat on the Board one must:
-Regulating dental profession to protect public via the Mississippi Dental Practice Act
(100% special fund agency)
-Promulgate regulations for this protection
-Conduct annual balloting process<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Maintain up-to-date lists of all licensees
-Conduct annual licensure examinations
-Investigate and prosecute violations
-Suspend and\/or revoke licenses
-Employ duly licensed attorney and any required technical\/professional personnel
CORRECT ANSWERS The duties and powers of the MS State Board of Dental
Examiners are numerous and consist of:
True CORRECT ANSWERS Dental hygienists ONLY work under DIRECT supervision
of licensed MS dentist. True or false?
general CORRECT ANSWERS Board of health\/public school dental hygienists limited
to oral instruction & screening when under “___<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>” supervision of licensed
MS dentist.
30 CORRECT ANSWERS The MSBDE must be notified within days of any
changes to contact information, including employment information.
writing; anonymous CORRECT ANSWERS Complaints must be in _____<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em>
and can be _______<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>.
True CORRECT ANSWERS The licensee is entitled to a hearing. True or false?
permanent CORRECT ANSWERS Disciplinary actions are ____<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> and
part of your licensure record with Board.
-Denial of licensure
-Disciplinary action in another state CORRECT ANSWERS Disciplinary action may
result in:
-Misrepresentation in obtaining license or permit
-Chemical\/mental impairment or incompetent practice
-Administering\/dispensing outside scope of practice
-Federal\/state controlled substances violations
-Incompetent\/negligent practice
-Improper delegation of professional duties
-Administering radiographs w\/out current radiology permit
-Violations in other jurisdictions
-Unprofessional conduct
-Unsanitary facilities
-Sexual misconduct
-Violating Board orders
-Practicing while license\/permit is suspended, revoked, or voided
-Failure to pay court-ordered child support CORRECT ANSWERS Violations within the
complaint and disciplinary process include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n